Window-sash frame and other frame



Dec. 6, 1927. 1,651,899

L. MANNING WINDOW SASH FRAME AND OTHER FRAME Filed Feb. 19, 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Dec. 6, 1927.

L. MANNlNG WINDOW SASH FRAME AND OTHER FRAME Filed Feb. 19, 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Dec. 6, 1927.

iJ NiTEn starns L EON M'AN'NING, 'OF CUBA, NEW YORK.

w11vnow-sLex-sn FRAME AND OTHER FRAME.

Application filed February This invention relates 15 jw'intiow slash frames or'other fra'ines 'whiclrare iiio'va'ble to 'a convenient position to enable both "sides thereof, to be washed without the necessity of 'afper'so'n assuming a dangerous andpreearious'position. a,

Object-s ofths invention are "as provide a window sash having new and improved features of construction and arrangement 10 which enablesaccessto both sides of the window toibe'rea'dil'y and conveniently had from the insideof a roo1n'; to enable the window to be sealed in an efficient manner so that but two .parts'of the inner frame are contactable with the outer frame, thereby 'providing a t wo p int Contact; to provide a practical drain in the base of the fram'efso that water may How to the outside of the sash; to overcome sweating or steaming of the inside of the window; and to provide a sash having the "novel' fea'tures of construction and arrangement hereinafter described.

The invention is shown by way of illustration in the accompanying drawings, in which: n p I Fig. l is an elevation-f thesash from the inside thereof; Fig. 2 is an enlarged sectional View on the line-2 2 of Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view of the inner and outer frame showing the inner frame swung outwardly; Fig. 4 is a fragmentary elevation of the outer frame showing the pivotal mounting for the inner frame and Fig. 5 is a fragmentary elevation of a rportion ofthe inner frame.

The illustrated embodiment of the invention comprises a sash having an outer frame 1 and an inner frame 2,- both preferably being of shell type construction. The sash is adapted for sliding engagement ina window frame guide of the usual type-and is intended to replace or be substituted for windows which are at present in use in a simple manner without the necessity of special construetion. I K c 1 The outer frame 1 consists of horizontal bars3 and 4 and vertical bars 5 andfi, which provide an opening 7 within which the inner frame 2 is disposed. The particular con- 0 struction of the outer frame is clearly shown in Fig. 2, and attention is directed to the 19, "1626. Serial "no. a iia flange 8 at "the front portion thereof which is inclined inwardly and when; defines th opening ia'the'duter frame. The flanges ex'te'nds' "entirely "a u the (stating-arias 5 engageable with t e outer 61% front side of thefinii'er time, will ii' rsinansrappar. Spaced from the base of, butffor'mingfa part of the outer frame 1, is a plate which extends transversely across "such frame. Formed in the upper surface of the plate 8 are longitudinal grooves or ducts'e. Terminat-ing at the central portionjoffthis 'pl'a te is an outt-u'rned portion 10 which registers with a port- 11 lt'he outerside of thev'fraiiie 1. The iducts 9 form a drain 'and arefincl iried downwardly to the port .11 so that water may be readily drained fromi'thefinside of tlie's'ash. This has been found 't'obeexeeedingly useful in washing the window, and in the event rain enters the insideiof the sash. I he inner fi'am'eQ is'provided withiipper and lower laterally 'eiiteiiding hraekets '12 and 13 at one side thereof. Each bracket'is provided with. an elongate 'penia 14 through which extends a post 15 which is mounted 'in'the outer frame '1. p

The lower portion of the post 15 fits into a "socket member 16 on the outer frame .1, and -the-upper portion of the post 15 is formed wars socket :17 to receivethe lower end of apin 18. The pin 18 extendsthrough an opening in the outer frame, and it will be seen that 'byremoving the .pin 18 from the post 15 the post may be readily removed from the outer frame 1, thereby permitting disengagementof the swinging inner frame 2 from the outer frame. It will be apparent that by means of this construction-the parts maybe readily assembled and disassembled without the use of bolts or screws. Formed in the upper partof the inner frame 2 is a channel 19, a. similar channel 20 being formed in the lower portion-0f the inner frame; As indicated in-Figxgthe in her ends of the channels are elosed; as'findicated at 21,..Whi1e the outer ends arexop en; By virtue of this constructionzit is possible to slide a pane of glass into theflinner frame 2 with the upper edge portion lying in the channel 19, and the lower edge portionin the channel 20, By swinging the inner frames are in compacted relation. In this manner it will be understood that two portions of the inner frame engage the outer frame, thereby providing what I term a two point'contact providing an efficient and effective connection, an extremely simple construction of outstanding practicability for production purposes.

In order to prevent steaming or sweating of the inside of the glass pane or window 22, openings 24 are formed in the inner frame 2 in close proximity to the window and enable air from the outside to pass through the port or opening 11 into a chamber surrounding the inner frame 2, and through the ports 24 to maintain the inside of the window at a substantially lower temperature than otherwise would be created intending to equalize the temperatures on opposite sides of the window. The size of the ports 24 is so chosen as to preventthe egress of too much air, but sufficient for the purpose above described.

IVhen the parts are in'assembled or compacted relation, the sash resembles the ordinary sash at present in use. When it is desired to clean the outside of the window, a catch 26 of any suitable construction for holding the parts detachably together, is released and the innerframe 2 swung outwardly about its vertical pivotpost 15. By this means the inside of the window 22 may {be readily cleaned without the necessity of aperson assuming a dangerous or precari ous position. IVhile in outwardly swung position the window may be readily and conveniently removed from the inner frame 2.

IVhen the parts are in compacted position, any water on the inside of the frames may pass to the outside through the drain ducts 9 and port 11.

'As above noted, I have provided a two point contact innerframe as well as a drain, and wish it distinctly understood that, so far as I am aware, I am the first to provide such construction. Other features heretofore enumerated have been found of exceptional value in a device of this character, and while the construction'shown and described, admirably fulfills the objects primarily enumerated, it is understood that numerous changes in details of construction andarrangement may be effected without departing from the spirit of the invention, especially as defined in the appended. claims.

IVhat I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A window sash comprising an outer frame having vertical and horizontal bars providing an opening, an inner frame within said opening, a pair of horizontally disposed channels in vertically spaced relation 011 said inner frame, a glass plate with its upper and loweredge portions in said channels thereby permitting convenient removal thereof in a lateral direction, means for pivotally mounting one side of said inner frame to the outer frame for swinging movements about a verticalpivot, and means .de-

frame for vertical swinging movements, and.

said outer frame having a drain beneath I said inner frame leading to the outside.

4. A window sash comprising a pair of mterfittmg frames,means for mounting the lnner frame for swinging movements about a fixed pivot, and the outer frame having drain beneath the inner frame leading tothe outside. 7 p

5. A window sash comprising a windowglass carrying frame having vertically spaced horizontally disposed channels to receive a window-glass, said frame having means for preventing steaming or sweating of one side of the window.

6. A window sash comprising an outer 7 frame, an inner frame within. said outer frame, said'outer frame having a drain beneath said inner frame leading to the outside, a window in said inner frame, and an opening in said inner frame on the inside of said window to prevent steaming thereof.

7. A window sash comprising an outerframe of shell construction providing an opening, an inner frame within said outer frame and spaced from the sides thereof, a window in said inner frame, said outer frame having a drain 'in the lower part thereof leading to the outside, and a fixed vertical pivot for said inner frame to permit the latter to swing from the outer frame, said inner frame having an opening in the inside of said window sash frame to prevent steaming thereof. I 8. A sash comprising an outer frame, and inner frame within the outer frame having a pane of glass, said inner and outer frames providing an air passage to permit air from the outside passing to the inside of said a Window glass in said frame, and said window. frame having means for preventing steaming 9. A Window sash comprising a pair of or sweating of one side of the indow. 10 inter-fitting frames, the outer frame having In testimony whereof I have hereunto 5 a drain beneath the inner frame leading affixed my signature.

to the outside.

10. A Window sash comprising a frame, LEON MANNING. 

